Director RJ Balaji has finally addressed the viral discussion regarding the “watermelon scene” in the upcoming film ‘Karuppu’ .
Balaji revealed that he chose to recreate the moment as a tribute to Suriya’s iconic scene in Ghajini (2005).
The director noted that many younger “Gen-Z” fans mistakenly associated the style with online parodies, and he wanted to remind audiences that Suriya was the “original person to pull it off.”
The film, featuring Trisha as the lead, is set to hit theaters on May 14, 2026.
